It’s that time of year again where many people are in a shopping frenzy trying to get ready for Christmas.

They are making a list, checking it twice, adding on to it and watching it balloon into something that can seem intimidating. On most people’s gift list are their children, spouses, parents and friends. Some include their siblings, grandparents, nieces and nephews, and the more holiday spirit-minded take time to pick up a little something for their co-workers. We have one or two people up here at the Daily Leader that set the bar high each year by getting everyone in the office something, whether it be a mug of treats or a small stuffed toy.

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